Advocates Demand End to Monied Influence in City Real Estate Deals

On May 4, 2016 on the steps of City Hall, Friends of South Street Seaport (FOSSS) joined advocate groups from all over the city -under the coalition umbrella of “New Yorkers for A Human Scale City” – to remind elected officials that they weren’t elected to pay lip-service to the public’s interests while working back room deals with real estate interests.

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WHO WE ARE

Friends of South Street Seaport (FOSSS) is a neighborhood organization that strongly believes public land should not be privatized, and as such is a violation of the community’s right to enjoy existing public assets. Altering or moving existing buildings at the Seaport and its surrounds destroys its historical context. These principles should be the cornerstones for any future development of the Historic District. Responsible development takes into account these principles resulting in a vision that protects and elevates the national treasure that is our South Street Seaport.

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The New Market Site which is PUBLIC property should remain in the hands of the public.

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